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Zeolite can be used to soften water when

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a

Ca2+ or Mg2+ ions in zeolite are replaced by Na+ions in hard water

b

Ca2+ ions in zeolite are replaced by Mg2+ ions in hard water

c

Na+ions in zeolite are replaced by Ca2+ and Mg2+ ions in hard water

d

None of the above

answer is C.

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Hard water contains chlorides, sulphates, carbonates and bicarbonates of Ca2+ and Mg2+. When water softening takes place, Ca2+ or Mg2+ ions are replaced by Na+ ions present in zeolite.
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